Mantle signed bat

[Bcos50]

Hi,
I'm looking at this Mantle signed bat on ebay. Seller says a friend of his got it in person at a show Mantle did. No COA.
Wanted to see what the opinions were here. A friend of mine thinks the M in Mantle looks off, specifically the slant on the right side.
To me it looks legit, so I thought I'd throw it out here. Thanks.

[Michael B]

I will let the truly knowledgeable people opine on this. One comment one of those people made was regarding the last name stuck with me - 'Who is Mickey Mautle? I would not mind being corrected on this if I am incorrect. It is just an observation that stuck with me.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by Michael B

I will let the truly knowledgeable people opine on this. One comment one of those people made was regarding the last name stuck with me - 'Who is Mickey Mautle? I would not mind being corrected on this if I am incorrect. It is just an observation that stuck with me.

I think Mickey Mautle is the guy who signed the bat. "Mautle" was a pretty regular cartoonish forged style, but this one is much different and I think it is authentic.

I've looked at 10's of 1000's so it would fool me. Would not buy it due to the price and reasonable uncertainty. If I'm paying that kid of dough, I'd like to be sure. COA or not. Still would like others opinions that are higher up on the food chain than the formerly Lowly Mantle Collector. I'm 95-98% good.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

I think Mickey Mautle is the guy who signed the bat. "Mautle" was a pretty regular cartoonish forged style, but this one is much different and I think it is authentic.

I've looked at 10's of 1000's so it would fool me. Would not buy it due to the price and reasonable uncertainty. If I'm paying that kid of dough, I'd like to be sure. COA or not. Still would like others opinions that are higher up on the food chain than the formerly Lowly Mantle Collector. I'm 95-98% good.

I would rather be incorrect on ones I know little about than on ones I am very familiar with. I like looking at the "It is real" threads to see if I can get it correct, though I don't worry about it if I am wrong which can be half the time. It is still educational. Now if you show me a Jesse Owens signature...

[perezfan]

I like the "Mickey" more than the "Mantle", haha...

Usually Mantle sigs are pretty "cut and dried" for me. But I am with Chuck... leaning towards the sig being authentic, but would not even consider taking the plunge (given the price of the investment).

If I am spending that kind of dough, I want to be positive.

Edit: Try re-posting this item in the Autograph sub-section. There are 3-4 Mantle "gurus" who will give you a more definitive answer. I'd like to hear what they have to say about this head-scratcher as well.

[Bcos50]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I like the "Mickey" more than the "Mantle", haha...

Usually Mantle sigs are pretty "cut and dried" for me. But I am with Chuck... leaning towards the sig being authentic, but would not even consider taking the plunge (given the price of the investment).

If I am spending that kind of dough, I want to be positive.

Edit: Try re-posting this item in the Autograph sub-section. There are 3-4 Mantle "gurus" who will give you a more definitive answer. I'd like to hear what they have to say about this head-scratcher as well.

I will post it in the other sub-section.
I agree, it's a lot of $ to shell out when there is some level of uncertainty.
If this is a forgery, it's one of the better Mantle's I've seen.
perezfan.....I hear ya on liking the Mickey better than the Mantle. Kind of felt the same way.
Thanks guys for your input.

[Bcos50]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I like the "Mickey" more than the "Mantle", haha...

Usually Mantle sigs are pretty "cut and dried" for me. But I am with Chuck... leaning towards the sig being authentic, but would not even consider taking the plunge (given the price of the investment).

If I am spending that kind of dough, I want to be positive.

Edit: Try re-posting this item in the Autograph sub-section. There are 3-4 Mantle "gurus" who will give you a more definitive answer. I'd like to hear what they have to say about this head-scratcher as well.

BTW, who are those 3-4 gurus so I know? Thanks.